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Run Pacer Review: Elite Energy Return Without the Elite Price Tag
Runners looking for maximum energy return without sacrificing cushioned comfort no longer need to buy high-performance sneakers that commonly carry a hefty price tag. Instead, all athletes need are these running insoles. Superfeet is helping athletes enhance their performance by supporting biomechanics with its Run Pacer insoles. Unlike traditional... Read more
5 Reasons High School Runners Need Spikes This Season
With the start of the high school cross country season athletes are setting new goals and searching for new shoes. But one question that comes up at practice every single year is, “Do I actually need spikes for cross country?” If you’re stepping up from middle school racing, or... Read more
Track to Trails: Why High School Runners Should Give Cross Country a Shot
When outdoor track season ends, that doesn’t mean your running has to stop. For high school runners, cross country offers a chance to keep competing, stay connected with teammates, and challenge yourself in a completely different way. Instead of lanes on thee oval, you’re racing on grass, through dirt,... Read more
Back on the Bluffs Fort Casey Running Camp Continues the Legacy
Back on the Bluffs: Fort Casey Running Camp Revives a Legacy Built by Doris Brown Heritage Doris Heritage coached 20 All-Americans in 39 years at Seattle Pacific University |Photo courtesy of Doris Heritage The newest chapter of the longest-running story in American running camps. There’s a new camp on... Read more
While on Earth The Rhythm Runner Review
Runners looking for a versatile sneaker that can take them from speed work on the track to long runs on the trails—and every road in between—may have just found a heavenly sole-ution. While on Earth recently launched its first running shoe, the Rhythm Runner, expanding its lineup of performance... Read more
Best Running Shoes for Long Distance
After getting a solid running base built up over the past few weeks, now might be the time to start working on distance goals. Whether looking for a late spring or summer road race or seeking to challenge yourself this outdoor track season, distance runners should invest in a... Read more
Top Racing Spikes for Runners in 2026
Runners looking for a solid shoe to help boost performance on the track this spring season should consider investing in a pair of racing spikes. While high school runners don’t need spikes on day one, as competition gets faster and goals get bigger, they quickly become an important part... Read more
Why High School Runners Burn Out Early in Races—And How to Fix It
Burning out before the finish? This running guide explains why it happens and how to prevent fading early. High school runners dedicate time to training each week at practice, often with a specific time goal in mind. Then they get their toes on the line at a track meet... Read more
Protein Guide for Modesto Marathon Runners: How to Refuel and Recover Right
Run hard, then recover smarter with this post–Modesto Marathon protein playbook. You ran the miles, left it all on the course, and crossed the finish line—now it’s time to give your body some love and lead it down the road to recovery. As runners prepare for the Modesto Marathon,... Read more
Top 8 Training Tips Every Female Runner Should Know
Running is a sport that is one of the most empowering ways for girls and women to exercise. Female runners learn through training how resilient they are both physically and mentally. However, female runners have unique physiological, developmental, and lifestyle needs that differ from their male counterparts, that requires... Read more
Top 4 Finish Line Tips for Runners
There is no greater feeling than crossing the finish line at a race. Once the finish line chute is in sight, adrenaline can take over, and that runner’s high of happiness can make the athlete feel invincible. That is, until heavy breathing and tired legs kick in, What happens... Read more
10 Tips to Restart Running Again After Winter Break
From spending time with family over the holidays to having time dedicated to relaxation and nurturing friendships, winter break is the perfect time to hit the reset button. While the break is a well-deserved pause, returning to the swing of things can be more challenging than expected. Brutal cold... Read more